Periodontal disease affects seven in ten Canadians over the age of forty-five, often leading to tooth loss and other oral and systemic health complications. Yet, despite being such a common condition, it can be difficult to diagnose using current tools. In this video, Dr. Denice Bay, an Assistant Professor at the Department of Medical Microbiology […]
As more and more patients receive dental implants, which often require regular maintenance, one of the challenges for dentists is identifying the type of implant a patient has in their mouth. In this video, Dr. Thomas Nguyen, an Assistant Professor at McGill Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Sciences, discusses his current research project involving […]
The connection between periodontitis and the increased risk of cardiovascular disease is well established. However, the impact of mild oral inflammation, including levels experienced by many healthy individuals, is less clear. In this video discussion, Ker-Yung Hong, a dental student at Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, discusses his recently published pilot study on oral […]
Seven in ten Canadians will develop gum disease at some point in their lives, and it is estimated that 11% of the population has advanced periodontal disease. It is the most common dental problem in North America and often it can progress painlessly until it is too late. While brushing and flossing are important in […]
A recent research project at the University of Alberta is investigating ultrasound as a safe and effective tool to assess both soft and hard tissue in the periodontal alveolar complex, potentially enhancing the ability to diagnose dental disease and treat patients more effectively. In this video, lead researchers from the University Alberta, Dr. Paul Major […]
A root perforation can be a stressful scenario that many dentists have faced in their clinical practise. In this video presentation, Dr. Mary Dabuleanu, endodontist from Toronto, walks through the management of a root perforation and offers some guiding principles to help avoid mishaps including: Diagnosing a root perforation How to avoid perforations The best […]
The CDA Dental Patient Special Health Care Needs Transition Process is a new tool to guide patients, families/caregivers, and oral health care providers through the transition process when an adolescent with special health care needs moves from pediatric to adult oral health care, or when an adult with special health care needs moves from one […]
According to recent figures from Diabetes Canada, almost 10% of the Canadian population has been diagnosed with either Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. But what is of greater concern is the prevalence of undiagnosed and pre-diabetes which stands at almost 30% of the population. In this short discussion, Dr. Bruce Yaholnitsky, periodontist from Calgary, […]